Fun Mathematics - Math riddles and problems for the next Paul Erdos and John Nash

<body> <h1><b>Welcome to Fun Mathematics</b></h1> <p> Mathematics is fun. This site has some nice math riddles and problems. </p> <h1><b>You don't need to be a John Nash or Paul Erdos to have fun with math</b></h1> <p> It is for your recreation and might teach you something too. </p> <h1><b>Select a riddle or problem below and test your math skills</b></h1> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr bgcolor="#FFCA79" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#e9e9e9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#FFCA79'"> <td> <a href="thechimps.asp" target="right">The Chimps <-- [NEW]</a> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#f9f9f9" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#e9e9e9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#f9f9f9'"> <td> <a href="wine.asp" target="right">Wine</a> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#f9f9f9" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#e9e9e9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#f9f9f9'"> <td> <a href="nim.asp?action=rules" target="right">Nim</a> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#f9f9f9" 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